Chapter 360: Considerable Courage
Chapter 360: Considerable Courage
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Luo Qing standing out from the crowd. His voice was firm and powerful, as if he had no fear at all.
Fang Zhiyuan then stepped forward without hesitation and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I am willing to accompany His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to Li Country and serve the country!"
However, their initiative was not recognized by everyone.
Assistant Censor Zhao Wenjin was so angry that he was shaking all over.
He pointed at the generals who kept their heads down and said nothing, and angrily shouted: "You cowardly and incompetent people, you usually receive salaries from the court,
You enjoy high positions and generous salaries, but when the country needs you, you all become cowards! Where has your backbone and integrity gone?
Zhao Wenjin's rebuke was like a heavy hammer hitting the hearts of every general.
Their faces flushed with shame, and they lowered their heads, not daring to look at Zhao Wenjin.
At this time, Prime Minister Ouyang Ming suddenly realized that this stubborn old man actually has a lovely side.
Zhao Haoxuan, who had been standing at the front of the crowd and remained silent, also looked at Zhao Wenjin with admiration in his eyes.
After all, although this old man is good at talking, he actually has no fighting skills at all.
However, it took a lot of courage for such a person to dare to offend those powerful generals of the Xia Kingdom who were able to ascend to the Hall of Supreme Harmony.
At this time, Zhao Guoan asked, "Luo Qing, as far as I know, your cultivation is quite low. In such a state, how can you fight against Japan?"
"Your Majesty, my cultivation has greatly improved. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about me."
Luo Qing quickly bowed and replied, "Besides, my wife has a high level of cultivation. Once we are on the battlefield, she will definitely protect me with all her strength."
As soon as Luo Qing said this, all the ministers in the Hall of Supreme Harmony burst into laughter.
The originally tense atmosphere became much more relaxed at this moment.
"What are you laughing at? My wife is just so outstanding. You can just envy her."
Luo Qing snorted coldly: "Although I am not strong, I have a sharp mind. On the battlefield, I only need to use my brain to make the Japanese run around in circles."
"Okay, Lord Luo, well done. I promise you." Zhao Guoan smiled and nodded with satisfaction.
Luo Qing was delighted to hear the emperor's agreement and quickly knelt to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will do my utmost to protect my brother, the Crown Prince."
After saying that, he quickly stood up, walked a few steps to Zhao Haoxuan, and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.
Seeing this, Zhao Haoxuan raised the corner of his mouth slightly and revealed a smile: "Okay, when we get to the battlefield, just protect your head. I don't need your protection."
Although his tone was relaxed, the concern in it was self-evident.
At this time, Zhao Guoan turned his gaze to Fang Zhiyuan and said slowly, "My dear Fang, you are a civil servant and this year's top scholar. You don't need to take any risks. After all, going to Li Country is a life-or-death struggle."
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhiyuan hurriedly bowed.
He replied with a serious expression, "Your Majesty, I know this journey is arduous and dangerous, but as long as the country needs me, I don't care whether I am a civil servant or a military commander. I am willing to do my best to help the country and your majesty."
After hearing this, Zhao Guoan couldn't help but admire his courage and determination and nodded.
As soon as Fang Zhiyuan finished speaking, Zhao Wenjin's shouting and cursing at the generals became even louder.
"Look at his integrity, and then look at you. How can you still have the dignity to stay in this Hall of Supreme Harmony? You might as well find a hole in the ground to hide in, so as not to be embarrassed!"
His words were like a sharp sword, piercing the hearts of those generals.
Following the curses, three generals in their forties finally couldn't bear it anymore.
They made up their minds, stood in the middle and knelt down: "Your Majesty, we wish that the Crown Prince will go to Li Kingdom to fight against the Japanese invaders."
"Okay, okay, okay, you are all great. You are all the best generals of my Xia country. Come on, all stand up." Zhao Guoan's smile became even more intense at this time.
It seems that there are still passionate people in Xia State, and they have not been completely bought by the emperor's brother Zhao Yucheng. Xia State can still be saved.
Gou Hongying, who was standing aside, had a face ashen with anger, but he didn't dare show it.
However, Ouyang Ming was not going to let him go. He came closer and asked in a low voice, "Minister Gou, you look so unhappy. Are you feeling unwell?
Do you want to retire and return home like General Lin and the others? After all, you are old too, hahaha..."
"You, you..." Gou Hongying was so angry that he couldn't speak.
"My dear Zhou, you should immediately arrange for the new generals to enter the military camp and train them well." Zhao Guoan continued.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"This time we are going to the Kingdom of Li, we must return victorious. The Crown Prince will be with you, so you must provide him with assistance."
Zhou Yunxi clasped his fists and accepted the order: "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best."
Zhao Haoxuan also spoke up, "Father, I will fight alongside General Zhou to protect the territory of Great Zhao."
Zhao Guoan nodded with satisfaction: "Okay, we will set out in three days. I hope you all return victorious!"
After the court session ended, Gou Hongying walked over to Zhou Yunxi and whispered, "General Zhou, you love to show off so much. Aren't you afraid that those veteran generals will hate you?"
"Serving the country, why fear the resentment of others." Zhou Yunxi smiled slightly: "If all officials are like Minister Gou, then the Xia Kingdom will be in danger!"
Gou Hongying's face turned pale and blue. Just as he was about to retort, he saw Zhao Haoxuan, Luo Qing and others coming over.
Luo Qing looked at Gou Hongying with a smile, "Minister Gou, the expedition is imminent, but food is in short supply. You must donate more supplies to our soldiers. Don't let them feel disappointed."
"Of course, I will do my best." Gou Hongying gritted his teeth and forced out an ugly smile.
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